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2016
Paul Emerson Obituary
Paul Emerson, 76, of Helotes, TX died on December 19, 2016 after a long illness.
Paul was born on May 12, 1940 in Evansville, IN to Arlys and Monroe Emerson. He and his wife Marty were married in Switzerland in 1982. They resided in Washington DC and moved to Helotes in 1993.
Paul served for 30 years in the Air Force. He was a member of the Air Force Gunner's Association. He flew 360 missions during the Vietnam War. He also worked for Booz Allen Hamilton and the Department of the Army in Washington DC. He retired in communications at Kelly AFB in 2007.
Paul is survived by his wife Marty of 34 years, his sister Sarah Emerson, sister in law Ann Hodgson, brother in law Jim Waner, and nephews Steve, Mike, Greg and K.C. Hayes.
Paul loved dogs and volunteered at numerous rescue groups.
Donations can be made to the Helotes Humane Society.
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George MacRossin
December 30, 2016
With the way the world is today i feel very fortunate to have known this special, kind hearted,caring,sharing,soft-spoken one of a kind individual. Thanks for being someone who always made me realize there are still special people as yourself that make the rest of us feel good inside. Your friend George
Michela Huntsinger
December 29, 2016
Ciao Paul It was always nice chatting with you at Helotes Humane Society.
Janice MacRossin
December 29, 2016
With a heavy heart I wanted to pass on this sad news about the passing of a dear friend of HHS, Paul Emerson. I first met Paul in 2008 when he called me up asking if I could use "some" dog food. I said, "Sure, how much do you have?" (thinking he had a bag or two to donate). He said, "A truck load". He wasn't kidding! Paul continued to bring us donated pet food from several resources over the next 8 years. He also delivered food to Kinky Friedman's Utopia Refuge for dogs. Paul's donations helped us start the Pet Food Bank portion of HHS which lasted for several years until donations and backs gave out. (Paul along with Stephanie Dunlea and Lois Lanigan Tanigawa were instrumental in operating the Pet Food bank). We gave out thousands of pounds of pet food to people in need, either because of financial difficulties or just lots of pets to feed. Other rescues benefited as well. Paul was a kind and soft spoken man who loved his dogs. We will miss you Paul!
Jim and Julie Aldrich
December 29, 2016
We are next door neighbors of Paul and Marty. Jim and I have such fond memories of Paul. We knew him since 1995 when we moved to the neighborhood. We will miss you Paul! He loved driving the dogs around and keeping them active. Such a big heart for all animals!
Kevin Glover
December 27, 2016
Ran into Paul a couple years ago at the GYM swimming. It was good to see him, always an engaging gentlemen. I am lucky to have known him and enjoyed working with him.
Edward Jolly
December 26, 2016
Paul and I worked together many years on Security Hill. He was a very good person and always tried to help where he could. He will be missed. I send my sincere sympathy to all his family members. God Bless you.
Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Edward Jolly
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